Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle vs Viennese Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle | Viennese Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Propylea quatuordecimpunctata | Carabus fabricii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-5mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle
A small yellow and black ladybird with a distinctive checkerboard pattern of rectangular black spots. It is an effective aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Its unusual checkerboard pattern makes it one of the most recognizable ladybird species in Europe.
Viennese Ground Beetle
A large metallic ground beetle of mountain forests and alpine meadows. It is a powerful predator of earthworms and snails.
Did You Know?
It can spray a pungent defensive fluid from glands near its abdomen.